The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral

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Oliver’s voice was firm. “Not just her–1 don’t want to go to the funeral either, let alone wear mourning

clothes.”

Esme nodded. “I knew she wouldn’t go, and honestly, I don’t think she should. But since she’s refusing, we need a strategy. That’s why I called you here–to discuss how we handle this.”

Oliver asked, “Do you have a plan?”

“There is a way,” Esme admitted, hesitating before continuing, “but… it would be cruel to Geoffrey.”

“What is it?”

Esme took a deep breath. “If the King were to punish Isolde, it would be on the grounds of unfilial conduct. Death is the ultimate matter, and Prudence was still considered her ancestor. A County Princess refusing to observe mourning rites would be seen as a scandal.

“But… what if Isolde’s refusal to wear mourning clothes was actually an act of filial piety?”

Oliver’s gaze sharpened. “You mean… to have Geoffrey petition the court himself? To publicly accuse Prudence of murder?”

Esme sighed. “Yes. But a son accusing his mother–that itself is an act of defiance, and Geoffrey would be the first to be branded unfilial.”

Oliver exhaled. “Which is why you hesitated. Isolde would never agree to this. But if you told Geoffrey, he’d be willing to do it—even if it cost him everything. That’s the dilemma.”

“She would refuse outright,” Esme agreed. “That’s why we can’t tell her.”

“Then what’s your alternative?” Oliver asked.

He mulled it over. Truthfully, there weren’t many options.

“I’ll speak to Doug tomorrow,” he finally said. “If either of us can present evidence of her crimes, maybe that would be enough.”

Esme shook her head. “That won’t work. The King might not believe it. Without undeniable proof, he won’t order an investigation.”

Oliver frowned. “Isolde refusing to attend the funeral will not stay a secret. Once people realize she isn’t there, someone is bound to bring it up. And if word spreads outside, those with ulterior motives will use it against her.

“What if we inform the Queen Mother first and have her step in?”

Esme sighed. “Isolde isn’t just a County Princess–she’s a military general. The Queen Mother may sympathize with her, but the King rules with filial piety as his guiding principle. If she intervenes, it would be seen as obstructing the King’s moral authority.

“The Queen Mother’s position is delicate. How can a mother be seen preventing her son from upholding virtue? She won’t be able to step in.”

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Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral

“We can only hope,” Esme murmured.

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Oliver said, patting her shoulder. “I should go back before Isolde starts wondering.”

I can

Don’t trouble yourself–get some rest.”

that, he

the Valen household

had spent nearly half an hour screaming insults at the top

one came to

one even passed

if the entire estate had collectively decided she wasn’t worth

freezing cold until she

next morning, Allan woke early and immediately inquired, “Have Oliver and Isolde returned to

“No, Master

Ningser Pavilion.”

they left? They should have returned last night. The Langley family doesn’t have many to oversee the funeral

draping a warm cloak over his shoulders, said lightly, “I heard Vance has returned. With him and the elders handling things, Isolde’s absence won’t matter much. She is an outsider now, after all. A granddaughter married

either. I just

deeper. “Then what about Isolde? She

from Ningser Pavilion,” the

“She’s really not leaving?

hair off his cloak. “Perhaps something is holding her

nodded. “She wouldn’t be so careless. Kody, go fetch her to have breakfast with

himself in many celebrations, but

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greeted him with a calm expression. “Tell

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“Lady Isolde, will you be returning to the

servants in the estate, Kody was respected

smile. “No need.

blinked. “You mean… you’re not

at all,” she said simply.

was stunned.

didn’t answer. “Just return to Grandfather. I’ll

chose not to report it

Chamber, where Allan was having breakfast, Isolde entered

grief. And, more importantly, no sign of

would have left last night,” Allan said, his tone neutral but edged with disapproval.

“I did

setting down

smooth the tension. “Come, have breakfast first. You can leave after eating.”

didn’t

said instead. “I

snapped up.

“What did you just say?”

not be attending the

room fell into

palm struck the table.

and you refuse to go to her funeral?

voice lowering into